Libyan actors
Tracking developments of Libyan Actors in Libya’s security space including armed group activity, state security operations and political activities pertaining to Libya’s security.
France seeks stronger military cooperation with Libya as Saddam Haftar meets Macron in Paris
On 14 June, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar met with President Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris where the two sides discussed bilateral relations, military cooperation, and the latest developments in Libya and the wider region. According...
Militia member shot dead in Zintan violence
On 13 June in the evening, in Zintan a young militia member from the al-Jamjamah clan was shot several times and killed in a fight with a rival clan, the al-Wahishi.
Mobilisations in Tajoura after dismissal of intelligence official
In the early hours of 13 June, there were mobilisations of armed vehicles and fighters in Tajoura, east of Tripoli, by rival militias and groups in the town. The mobilisations were in response to a decision allegedly issued by Libyan Intelligence Service (LIS) head...
Tensions in Zuwara after armed groups detain 35 residents from Misrata
On 13 June, a crisis erupted between the cities of Zuwara and Misrata after armed groups in Zuwara detained 35 residents from Misrata returning to Libya via the Ras Ajdir border crossing with Tunis in retaliation for the detention of three Zuwara citizens by an armed...
Greek PM stresses need to prevent migrants from departing Libya
On 12 June, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized in an interview on a podcast hosted by former U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, that the emerging illegal migration route from eastern Libya to the Greek island of Crete has become a major...
EU strengthens cooperation on migration with Libya
On 11 June, EU Ambassador Nicola Orlando, under the patronage of Government of National Unity (GNU) Deputy Minister of Defence Abdussalam Zoubi, joined the Libyan Army’s 603 Brigade for the inauguration of the EU-funded Forward Operating Base at Wadi Bey. The base...
British Arms Trafficking Cartel Convicted of Plotting Heavy Weapon Supplies to Libya
On 11 June, Southwark Crown Court in the UK convicted David Greenhalgh, 68, and Christos Farmakis, 48, of brokering the supply of weapons from Eastern European countries to destinations including Sudan, South Sudan, Libya, Iraq and Iran. According to the Crown...
Libyan-Italian Joint Committee concludes meetings in Tripoli
On 11 June, the Chief of the Staff of the Libyan Army said that the Libyan-Italian Joint Committee concluded its meetings in Tripoli after two days of technical discussions focused on strengthening military cooperation between the Government of National Unity (GNU)...
Al-Namroush hosts French ambassador & military delegation at Tripoli Naval Base
On 11 June, the Chief of the Staff of the Libyan Army, Salahadeen al-Namroush hosted Vallat and a French military delegation at the Tripoli Naval Base to explore technical advancements in maritime defence. The strategic visit, which coincided with the arrival of...